5 May, Badakhshan, Afghanistan: Aerial view of the area affected by the deadly landslide in northeast Afghanistan. UN Humanitarian officials flew over the area surveying the destruction.
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5 May, Badakhshan, Afghanistan: Afghan Government and humanitarian partners confirmed that up to 500 people lost their lives and over 1,000 families were affected by the landside which took place on 2 May, following heavy rains.
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5 May 2014, Badakhshan, Afghanistan: Afghanistan is extremely susceptible to recurring natural disasters. The UN Officials called for greater support for people displaced by natural disasters and for more investment in disaster preparedness.
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5 May 2014, Badakhshan, Afghanistan: “This tragedy highlights the need for greater attention to the larger issue of the natural disasters that are so frequent in the northern part of the country,” said Ms. Kang. “More attention needs to be focused on greater preparedness and disaster risk reduction.”
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5 May 2014, Badakhshan, Afghanistan: The focus now should be on helping people recover and “get back on their feet,” said Mr. Bowden. Some 300 homes were destroyed and most displaced people are staying with host families and in tents distributed by UN Agencies and NGOs.
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5 May 2014, Badakhshan, Afghanistan: The UN officials also met with the Provincial Governor of Badakhshan and humanitarian partners active in the region, and discussed durable solutions to the needs of people displaced by natural disasters.
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